THOMAS REPRESENTS BVI AT CTO TOURISM YOUTH CONGRESS
Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School recently represented the territory at the 2024 CTO Tourism Youth Congress in the Cayman Islands. Jhaka Wooding has the details.
NHC MONITORING MULTIPLE POTENTIAL STORM SYSTEMS IN ATLANTIC
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching several areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic basin as the peak of hurricane season is underway. In its latest Tropical Weather Outlook, the NHC reported that it is monitoring two areas of interest in the central and eastern tropical Atlantic. An area of low pressure in the … Continued
PRUCE’S QUARTERLY REPORT AWAITS UK ATTENTION
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce revealed today that he is still awaiting a formal response from the UK Government regarding the Quarterly Review Report and Joint Action Plan submitted in May. He made the disclosure during a joint press conference with the Premier. Governor Pruce attributed the delay to the recent General Election in the … Continued
BVIEC WARNS OF CREDIT CARD RISKS AFTER CYBER-ATTACK
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has issued a statement to customers following a cyber-attack that has disrupted its operations. In the announcement, the Board and Management of the BVIEC acknowledged the impact on its services and expressed empathy for affected customers. The corporation assured the public that it is collaborating with partners to … Continued
LIAT 2020 LAUNCHES NEW CARIBBEAN ROUTES WITH PROMOTIONAL FARES
LIAT 2020, the revived regional airline, has announced the launch of direct flights to Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis, in the first expansion to its Caribbean network. The airline, which emerged from the closure of LIAT 1974, is offering introductory fares starting at US$99 plus taxes.. This expansion builds upon LIAT 2020’s existing … Continued
CCT’S RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE ENSURES RAPID RECOVERY POST-STORM
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) is pleased to report significant progress in its network restoration efforts following the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which brought hurricane-like conditions to the British Virgin Islands in mid-August. The company has announced that its wireless network is now fully restored at 100%, while its fibre network has reached 97% … Continued
MISS BVI CHAMPIONS BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Miss British Virgin Islands, Adacia Adonis, is rallying public support for a back-to-school drive organized by ATU General Trust (BVI) Limited. The event, scheduled for August 31, 2024, aims to provide essential school supplies to students in need. It will take place in the ground floor parking area of ATU General Trust from 9 a.m. … Continued
FRASER RAISES CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS OVER PUBLIC SERVICE BILL
Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Public Service Management Bill 2024, citing potential constitutional violations. Fraser argued that the bill’s expansion of the Deputy Governor’s responsibilities oversteps constitutional boundaries. He emphasized that the Constitution clearly defines the Deputy Governor’s role as assisting the Governor, with limited scope for … Continued
ATLANTIC SHOWS INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a tropical wave in the central Atlantic Ocean that shows potential for development over the next week. In a tropical weather outlook issued Thursday, forecasters noted that the system is currently producing disorganised showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear favourable for gradual development as the wave moves westward … Continued
VIRGIN GORDA NATIVE JOINS UK’S PRIVY COUNCIL
Dame Janice Pereira, former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), has been appointed to His Majesty’s Privy Council by King Charles III, opening a new chapter in her distinguished career. Pereira, who hails from Virgin Gorda, made history as the first female Chief Justice of the ECSC, a position she held from … Continued
